Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3260WX-FF US) is a gas tankless water heater from Noritz rated 5.6 GPM at a 0.96 UEF — 176 therms/yr certified use, 199k BTU/h input.
Our take
The middle EZ111DV configuration trades a bit of rated flow — 5.6 GPM versus the 5.8 class median — for nothing obvious in return; at a cold-climate 70 °F rise it still sustains about 5.5 GPM, identical to its stablemates, because the 199 kBTU burner is the limit. UEF is 0.96 (93rd percentile), roughly $255 a year on natural gas, with propane certified and a 0.5 GPM activation flow. Direct venting, 2- or 3-inch pipe, 14.1 inches deep. Only the Noritz badge appears in the certified data.
Best for: Cold-climate installs where the sustained number is what matters.
Trade-off: On paper, the lowest rated flow of the three EZ111DV variants.
Efficiency
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
0.96
Annual gas use (natural gas)
176 therms/yr
Annual propane use
192.35 gal/yr
General
Fuel
Natural Gas, Propane
Capacity
Max flow rate
5.6 GPM
Draw pattern
High
Minimum activation flow
0.5 GPM
Performance
Gas input rate
199 kBTU/h
Installation
Max current draw
0.8 A
Vent type
Direct Vent
Vent size
2 / 3
Smart features
Smart / connected capable
No
Dimensions
Height
27 in
Width
18.5 in
Depth
14.1 in
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified
Yes
Real flow rate by climate
A tankless heater's usable flow depends on how far it must raise incoming water
temperature. Sustained hot-water flow of the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3260WX-FF US) at common temperature
rises (a typical shower uses about 2 GPM of mixed water):
Is the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3260WX-FF US) ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3260WX-FF US) holds a current ENERGY STAR certification for water heating efficiency (UEF 0.96).
How much does the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3260WX-FF US) cost to run per year?
About $255 per year at national average energy rates, based on its certified annual energy use under the DOE test draw pattern. Your rate and usage change this figure.
What venting does the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3260WX-FF US) use?
The Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3260WX-FF US) uses Direct Vent venting with 2 / 3 in vent connections. Matching the existing vent type is usually the cheapest replacement path.
Is the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3260WX-FF US) a smart water heater?
No, the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3260WX-FF US) is not connected-capable — it has no app connectivity or demand-response support.
